External auditor for 2017 KL SEA Games accounts highlights unapproved payment to third party vendor as Finance Ministry recommends disciplinary action against top officials for flawed financial governance.

National sports associations should get more support so they can ultimately stand on their own feet while Youth and Sports Ministry agencies should not fund and implement programmes to curb corrupt practices and abuse of power.

Several attendees say Podium Programme post-mortem workshop ended without any resolution as national sports associations will instead come up with their summaries and recommendations following the two-day meeting.